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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

• The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "contact me immediately" (they are rushing you so you don't have time to think properly)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • becky_dan01@yahoo.fr

Fraud email example:

From: <beckydan12000@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:24:48 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Dear respectful One


1- To assist me in providing an account of yours where this fund can quietly be transferred into.

2- To serve as the guardian of this fund since I am still in the university.

3- To make arrangement for me to come over to your country, to further my education and to help me securea residential permit in your country.

Moreover, I am willing to offer you 15% of the total sum as compensation for your effort/input after thesuccessful transfer of this fund into your nominated account overseas, while 5% will be set aside to offset any expenses we may incur. Furthermore, you can indicate your option towards
assisting me as I believe that this transaction would be concluded within the shortest possible time if you signify interest to assist me.

NB : Please contact me immediately you receive this
message through this email address if you are interested. (becky_dan01@yahoo.fr)

GOD bless

From Becky.




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